Introducing Pak Bara
The coast northeast of Satun has a few small towns that serve as jumping-off points for the islands in the Mu Ko Phetra and Ko Tarutao Marine National Parks, but the small fishing community of Pak Bara is the main transit point. Tourist facilities are slowly improving as Pak Bara becomes increasingly busy with travellers discovering these dazzling isles in the south Andaman. The peaceful town has some decent sleeping options and great seafood and is even turning into a popular place to hang out for a while.
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The main road from La-Ngu terminates at the pier where there are several travel agencies, internet cafés, cheap restaurants and shops selling beach gear. There’s a visitors centre (0 7478 3485) for Ko Tarutao National Park just back from the pier, where you can book accommodation and obtain permission for camping. Travel agencies here can arrange tours to the islands in the national park.
Last updated: 17.2.2009
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RE: Ko Lanta area to Pak Bara
by samara400 06 září 2011
You could take the speedboat, but they ain't cheap. Your hotel can help, or a travel agent.
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Re: Ko Lanta area to Pak Bara
by kat__thailand 06 září 2011
from half November till the end of April you can take a direct ferry from koh lanta to koh lipe koh lipe is just on the border of Tarutao…
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Ko Lanta area to Pak Bara
by Yasawa 06 září 2011
For those in the know: What is the best method to get from the Ko Lanta area to Pak Bara (the jumping off point for Taratao NMP)? Is…
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